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Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Map by Nicole Thompson
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
East County teacher receives award for excellence

B.D. Gullett Elementary teacher Brandi Witman receives Educator of the Year award at annual awards ceremony

  • East County
  • News
Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the sale of an additional parcel near Pineapple Park as part of a project at the State Street garage site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
New appraisal pegs value of State Street garage parcel

A new valuation of land near the State Street garage, sought after by a developer, is in line with the proposed purchase price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia prior to his speech
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2015
Original justice

Chief Justice Antonin Scalia is the first U.S. Supreme Court justice to be a featured speaker at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2015
3 Things: $2 million homes

If you’re able to spend $2 million on a home, Sarasota has some great options — and lots of them.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 12, 2015
LWR Community Fund celebrates GALentine's Day

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust held the third annual ladies-only celebration honoring the philanthropic members of local women’s giving circles

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Sydney Sprague leads a lap around the field.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
Boosterthon Fun Run

McNeal Elementary makes running fun for its students

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Timm and Diane Trettin, Dennis Stover and Phil King
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Literacy Council of Sarasota March luncheon

Liz McFadden, the president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, was the guest speaker.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
Longboat Key Turtle Watch's Cheezeburgers in Paradise

Turtle lovers and supporters enjoyed Cheezeburgers in Paradise on March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel fashion show

One hundred and ninety-five people enjoyed Longboat Island Chapel’s annual Lord’s Warehouse fashion show and luncheon on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
"Our Watery Selves" with Stephen Spotte and Mary Lou Johnson

Marine scientist and author Stephen Spotte spoke at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with special guest photographer Mary Lou Johnson on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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